Nature and environment (exam practice)

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Instructions

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Governments set up protected areas so that endangered species can live without human pressure (1)_____________. The origin of modern nature reserves lies in medieval times, when landowners established game preserves for the protection of animals that they hunted. The idea of protecting animals simply to keep them from dying out did not arise until the 19th century. Today, (2) _______________________, the world is on track to meet a major global conservation target.

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Question 1

Fill in the gap (1)

a)  with 14.7 % of the Earth's land under protection

b)  that currently faces extinction

c)  that might otherwise drive them towards extinction

d)  losing their natural habitats

e)  without preserving biodiversity

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Question 2

Fill in the gap (2)

a)  with 14.7 % of the Earth's land under protection

b)  that currently faces extinction

c)  that might otherwise drive them towards extinction

d)  losing their natural habitats

e)  without preserving biodiversity

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Question 3

The best heading:

heading towards extinction

an option for extinct species

moving in the right direction

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Question 4

The first nature reserves date back to the Middle Ages.

True

False

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Question 5

The conservation target has been achieved at the global level.

True

False

(1) _______________ it can also raise public awareness of environmental problems and provide funding for conservation efforts. Ecotourism is responsible travel (2) ________________ and improving the well-being of locals through economic support. Ecotourism involves a wide range of activities, from hiking and camping to safaris and wildlife photography, guided walks and cultural excursions, birdwatching, and forms of travel such as eco-camping. In brief, ecotourism promotes a greater understanding and appreciation for nature, local society, and culture.

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Question 6

Fill in the gap (1)

a)  which has minimal environmental impact on the areas visited

b)  as well as educating people about ecosystems

c)  although tourism significantly contributes to the climate crisis,

d)  that assists in conserving the environment

e)  for those who care about the planet

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Question 7

Fill in the gap (2)

a)  which has minimal environmental impact on the areas visited

b)  as well as educating people about ecosystems

c)  although tourism significantly contributes to the climate crisis,

d)  that assists in conserving the environment

e)  for those who care about the planet

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Question 8

The best heading:

a short-term solution

ecotourism activities

making a difference

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Question 9

The only function of responsible travel to natural areas is to conserve the environment.

True

False

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Question 10

10.

Ecotourism provides economic opportunities that make conservation of natural resources financially possible.

True

False

Cars emit carbon dioxide, the most common human-caused greenhouse gas. (1) __________________________, cars produce smog that contributes to asthma and other public health problems. For trips where walking, biking, or public transportation aren’t an option, ride-sharing is a powerful way to cut down on carbon emissions. Ride-sharing, or carpooling, is a more environmentally-friendly way to travel as sharing journeys reduces air pollution
 (2) ______________.

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Question 11

11.

Fill in the gap (1)

a)  as well as the need for parking spaces

b)  contributing to a more sustainable future

c)  despite burning fossil fuels,

d)  closer to the ground

e)  with road injuries being the biggest killer of children worldwide

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Question 12

12.

Fill in the gap (2)

a)  as well as the need for parking spaces

b)  contributing to a more sustainable future

c)  despite burning fossil fuels,

d)  closer to the ground

e)  with road injuries being the biggest killer of children worldwide

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Question 13

13.

The best heading:

a cost-effective solution

pressure on the environment

a way to contribute to a greener world

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Question 14

14.

Cars produce emissions that are trapped in the lower atmosphere.

True

False

Solar is a smart long-term investment that reduces carbon footprint and produces no harmful emissions to the environment. As the world moves towards clean renewable energy and searches for the most cost-effective ways (1) ____________________________, solar energy has become the most consumer-friendly solution and a trendy resource for a good reason. 
(2) _______________________, solar energy is abundant, sustainable, not needing much effort, and always improving.

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Question 15

15.

Fill in the gap (1)

a)  to make significant cuts in carbon output

b)  of increasing fossil fuels use

c)  a small victory giving us the right to celebrate Earth Day

d)  in addition to being green

e)  after moving to renewables

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Question 16

16.

Fill in the gap (2)

a)  to make significant cuts in carbon output

b)  of increasing fossil fuels use

c)  a small victory giving us the right to celebrate Earth Day

d)  in addition to being green

e)  after moving to renewables

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Question 17

17.

The best heading:

improvements in solar technology

investing in renewables

no downsides

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Question 18

18.

Solar power systems are gaining popularity.

True

False

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Question 19

19.

Solar energy is low maintenance.

True

False

Sorting waste has an impact far beyond our kitchens, garbage bins and even communities. 
(1) ___________________________, we’re helping to improve air and water quality, tackle plastic pollution and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. If we sort waste, less ends up in landfills and more of what we throw away can be reused and recycled at lower costs, (2) __________________________ to our environment and becomes difficult and dangerous to deal with.

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Question 20

20.

Fill in the gap (1)

a)  by properly sorting recyclable material from garbage

b)  while mixed waste poses many threats

c)  by using disposable bags

d)  but both actions have caused damage

e)  even if we care deeply about the planet

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Question 21

21.

Fill in the gap (2)

a)  by properly sorting recyclable material from garbage

b)  while mixed waste poses many threats

c)  by using disposable bags

d)  but both actions have caused damage

e)  even if we care deeply about the planet

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Question 22

22.

The best heading:

how to sort your waste

reuse and recycle

why sorting is important

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Question 23

23.

Waste sorting makes recycling easier.

True

False

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Question 24

24.

Sorting waste has numerous benefits for both the environment and the community.

True

False

When it comes to climate change and air quality, electric cars are promoted as a green alternative to conventional gasoline-powered vehicles. 
(1) ____________________________ and experts broadly agree that plug-in vehicles are a more climate-friendly option, there are some concerns. Electric cars can have some negative environmental impact, (2) _____________________________________. It is important to properly recycle electric cars and their components to minimise the effect of their production on the environment.

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Question 25

25.

Fill in the gap (1)

a)  though electric cars might not be as green as advertised

b)  causing huge queues at charging points

c)  while electric cars go mainstream

d)  depending on how they’re charged and manufactured

e)  unless electric cars gain popularity

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Question 26

26.

Fill in the gap (2)

a)  though electric cars might not be as green as advertised

b)  causing huge queues at charging points

c)  while electric cars go mainstream

d)  depending on how they’re charged and manufactured

e)  unless electric cars gain popularity

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Question 27

27.

The best heading:

advantages of electric cars

a perfect solution

a common myth

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Question 28

28.

Recycling electric vehicles has a detrimental effect on the environment.

True

False

Papermaking (1) ____________________ and using a significant quantity of chemicals. Printing, storing, transporting, and disposing of paper can put extra pressure on the environment. By transitioning from paper to digital, we can directly reduce our carbon footprint (2) ____________. If you want to go paperless, start small – use an electronic signature and stop printing out documents. Instead, scan all your documents and store them in the cloud.

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Question 29

29.

Fill in the gap (1)

a)  in order to generate carbon emissions

b)  requires cutting down a large number of trees

c)  and start using even more chemicals

d)  takes between 2 and 13 liters of water to produce a single A4-sheet of paper

e)  and the level of global deforestation

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Question 30

30.

Fill in the gap (2)

a)  in order to generate carbon emissions

b)  requires cutting down a large number of trees

c)  and start using even more chemicals

d)  takes between 2 and 13 liters of water to produce a single A4-sheet of paper

e)  and the level of global deforestation

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Question 31

31.

The best heading:

a wonderful invention

saving trees

Let’s go paper-free

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Question 32

32.

One approach to creating a paper-free environment is to convert existing paper documents to digital.

True

False